Brief Description

Flatters and Garnett micro projector, with cast three leg base, horizontal bed with lamp, slide holder and lens system with revolving triple nosepiece. Lamp connected by plug and cable to 230 volt to 12 volt 4 amp. transformer. Unit made by Flatters and Garnett Ltd., London c.1930. Serial number 1352. For class use.

History of Object

A simple form of micro projector for class use. Used at the Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted and plated).

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Brief Description

Five photographic blocks for block printing; the subject matter consists of portrait photographs of mature men. Wooden block with metal plate nailed to front.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

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Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; the subject consists of a male abdomen and chest view. Wooden block with metal plate nailed to front.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

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Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; subject consists of one side of a coin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

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Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; the subject consists of a street scene of horses and buggies, and an early motor car.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

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Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; subject consists of a view of the model of Austin Hospital, showing the block of Clinical Sciences.

History of Object

Was on page 8 of "Speculum". (?)

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

File: Supplementary File: for plates printed from block.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; subject consists of a view of the Old Medical School building in the 1860s, with artificial lake.

History of Object

Used in "Speculum", p.5.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

File: Supplementary File: for plate printed from block.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; the subject is a portrait of W.C. Rees.

History of Object

Used in "Speculum", p.6.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

File: Supplementary File: for plate printed from block.
Book: Russell, K.F., "The Melbourne Medical School" - see plate between p. 66 and p. 67.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; subject is a potrait of Patrick Moloney. Also includes a black and white reprint resulting from block, a portrait of Patrick Moloney as a man.

History of Object

Used in a publication by Leonard J.T. Muprhy, p.7. See registration number 3010.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

File: Supplementary File: for plate printed from block.
Book: Russell, K.F., "The Melbourne Medical School", plate between pages 66 and 67.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; the subject is an artist's impression of the proposed Medical Centre development, University of Melbourne.

History of Object

Used in paper on the Medical School in, "M.J.A."

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

Journal: "Medical Journal of Australia," c.1968.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; subject is A.C. Brownless as an older man, seated, dressed in ceremonial robes with medals.

History of Object

Used in a paper on the Medical School in, "M.J.A."

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

Journal: "Medical Journal of Australia", c.1968.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; subject is the Old Medical School, University of Melbourne, with artificial lake and people reclining on the bank.

History of Object

Used in a paper on the Medical School in "M.J.A."

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

Journal: "Medical Journal of Australia", c.1968.

Brief Description

Photographic block for block printing; the subject is Halford's 1864 dissection class.

History of Object

Used in a paper on the Medical School in "M.J.A."

Materials and Finishes

Metal (engraved) and wood.

References

Journal: "Medical Journal of Australia", c.1968.

Brief Description

Collection of printer's blocks for advertising by Palmer's Pharmacy, advertising the pharmacy's products.

History of Object

These blocks were apparently stored in an old Maw tin (see registration number 2687) and advertise Palmer's Pink Powders, Palmer's Australian Magic Mixture and Palmer's Carrageen Cough Mixture.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and metal.

References

See also registration number 2687.

Brief Description

Photo micrographic attachment for reducing shutter vibration when photographing microscope slides. Apparatus has eyepiece, detachable magnifying lens, shutter and shutter timer dial and prism. Also attachable 2 cable release mechanism, 3 cables and microscope attachment. Cable release mechanism firstly activates the cable which springs the internal prism out of the light path, the second cable activates the shutter mechanism. Photo micrographic atttachment used monocular as well as binocular microscopes with a triangular head. Apapretus held in a maroon leatherette case with a black synthetic lining.

History of Object

This photo micrographic attachment was donated with a collection of microscopes by Dr. Geoffrey Allwood in January 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Fabric, synthetic, metal, plastic, glass, wood and leatherette.

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